CarVerify

Free Car Check

BF02 CWV

2002 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

100,582 mi
Last recorded100,582 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 CWV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 100,582 miles

EML illuminated

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust mount

Pass 28 Apr 2025 100,414 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 98,922 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 98,922 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 95,096 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 93,203 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 93,203 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 87,140 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 86,319 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 86,319 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 83,768 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Apr 2019 83,766 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Apr 2018 80,385 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Inner REAR Bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust Mount Corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2018 80,385 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Inner REAR Bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust Mount Corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 76,064 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 74,022 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 74,022 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 72,202 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 68,038 miles

4x ind. slightly white

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight weap from PAS reservoir

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres deteriated

n/s/f fog lamp inop

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

service light on

slight play brom both inner track rods

Pass 5 Mar 2014 68,038 miles

4x ind. slightly white

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight weap from PAS reservoir

both rear tyres deteriated

n/s/f fog lamp inop

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

service light on

slight play brom both inner track rods

Pass 5 Mar 2013 64,249 miles

EML / service light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f fog lamp inop

Rear exhaust brackets broken due to corrosion.

Fail 5 Mar 2013 64,249 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f fog lamp inop

EML / service light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear exhaust brackets broken due to corrosion.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 62,015 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 59,841 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 56,901 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 54,010 miles

rear disc rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2008 51,039 miles

n/s/r tyre inner edge wearing unevenly

Pass 31 Mar 2007 47,970 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 43,820 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
Full Volvo V70 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BF02 CWV is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2002 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 111,831 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF02 CWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF02 CWV?

You can check the full history of BF02 CWV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BF02 CWV registered?

BF02 CWV is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is BF02 CWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF02 CWV shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF02 CWV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BF02 CWV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.